Public toilets are a vital part of public health that fosters liveability in the city. Toilets are one of the most important public spaces.
Public toilets have become a design issue all over developed & developing countries. 'Toilet' is treated off limit when it comes to architectural experimentation and innovation. This competition is an attempt to open the doors to discuss the type of space a designer would advise for public use. Artuminate launched this competition aiming to experiment with new, sustainable and innovative solutions not only for aesthetics but also for the technological aspects of toilets.

“To talk about architecture without talking about toilets is to operate in denial of a whole array of sexual, psychological and moral economics.”
-Beatriz Colomina and Mark Wigey
(Pin–Up)

Purpose:
Opening up the doors of one of the essential public structures in architecture for experimentation – Public Toilets

Objective:
Architectural intervention in the department of public hygiene and sanitation

Design expectations:
• An experimental design of public toilet

Importance should be given to:
• Location of the toilet
• Access to the toilet
• Security
• Signage
• Visibility
• User Experience – Age / Physical condition / gender
• Child friendly / disabled / elder friendly
• High level of functionality

Basic design requirements:
• Ventilation
• Light
• Entry
• Water

Participation:
• This competition is open to all.
• You can participate individually or as a team (Maximum 3 members in a team)
• University students can contact us for discounts – email us at hello@artuminate.com

Submission Requirements:
• Presentation Board (Min. 02 Max. 05 no | size: A1 Landscape format) – JPEG /JPG. format
• Text Summary (Min. 300 words) – Docx./Docs. Format

Prizes

• BESPOKE MEDAL
The competition winner receives a bespoke medal as a token of appreciation.
• PUBLICATION
News announcement on global platforms (platforms partnered with us - Global exposure.)
Design feature on our platform.
• INTERVIEWS
Exclusive Interview in both text & video format (Video feature on our home page)
• ATTESTED CERTIFICATE
Certificate of achievement will be awarded to our winners / honourable mentions & a participation certificate to all our participants
• PUBLICATION OF ARTICLE / DESIGN
Design/article feature on our partnering platform.
• JURY CRITS / COMMENTS ON YOUR ENTRY WITH DETAILS
Comments from our jurors for improvement and appreciation
& MORE


*All the certificates will be attested and e-format.

Registration:
Visit our website: www.artuminate.com
Click the competition banner:
SHhh..IT MATTERS– https://www.artuminate.com/annual-competition/shhhit-matters

Organisers:
Artuminate – www.artuminate.com & Archiol – www.archiol.com